Waynesburg doesn’t always come across as a weekend hot spot for college students, but there are lots of events in the area that many people may not know about. So to cure those weekend boredoms, here are three activities within Greene County you can participate in this weekend. 1. Murder Mystery Dinner With a sit-down … Continue reading
Waynesburg University’s Student Activities Board hosted this year’s first Late Night Breakfast Friday, Sept. 13. At 10 p.m. Students lined up in the Beehive for a variety of breakfast foods, which were served by students on the SAB board. Ivy Allen, SAB chairperson for athletic fun and fitness, was the SAB point-person for the event. … Continue reading
Four artists were brought together more than a decade ago in graduate school. All of them have stayed in touch over the years and one of them, Andrew Heisey, serves as the chair of the Department of Fine Arts and director of the art program at Waynesburg University. Monday night in the Waynesburg University Art … Continue reading
Waynesburg University’s Fine Arts Department hosted the grand premiere of Latin-American chamber music ensemble Camerata 33. Hosted in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center for the Performing Arts Series, the performance was the group’s premiere. “It is our debut night as an ensemble,” said Alejandro Pinzon, co-founder of Camerata 33. “We all have our own personal … Continue reading
Ryan Smith, assistant director of Student Activities, now oversees the operations of the Student Activities Board, a duty previously held by Pat Bristor, associate dean of students. This new role is a result of realigning responsibilities within the Student Services office after staffing changes occurred over the summer. Smith has assumed leadership as the head … Continue reading
The nursing department hosted its first-ever summer camp for rising high school juniors and seniors July 27-29. The three-day event offered an opportunity for interested students to explore the department’s facilities and learn more about the nursing curriculum at the university. Students were able to participate in simulations, learn nursing fundamentals and interact with department … Continue reading
It is a federal law that every institution receiving money, directly or indirectly, from the federal government must have an event to honor the constitution. Most institutions host a speaker, but Waynesburg University steps outside of the box. The annual Constitution Day Play, put on by students of the Stover Center for Constitutional Studies and … Continue reading
The fall play, “A Farce of Nature,” is already getting started at Waynesburg University. Auditions took place last Wednesday and Thursday evening in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center, where Director Edward L. Powers observed his potential cast members as they read various scenes and displayed their acting abilities. “A Farce of Nature,” a comedy set … Continue reading
The Fostering Independence Through Education Act, a bill that provides a unique opportunity to those who remain in the foster care system after the age of 16, was passed by Gov.Tom Wolf on July 28. For fostered students, the bill waives tuition and general fees for up to five years of education. These five years … Continue reading
Last year, 236 blankets were made by Waynesburg University’s students and 236 children’s lives were changed.Rachel Pellegrino, The Yellow Jacket This was made possible by the national non-profit organization Project Linus, which provides security blankets to children in need. Kelley Hardie, assistant dean of Student Services, started a chapter of Project Linus in Greene County … Continue reading
